and observational studies. There is now a growing body of literature supporting its use in
different clinical settings. The work by Liao et al11 expands and corroborates current …

THERE IS INCREASING EVIDENCE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF LEFT ATRIAL (LA)
FUNCTION INCREMENTAL TO atrial dilatation. The feasibility of LA function assessment …

Aims Left atrial (LA) strain is a prognostic biomarker with utility across a spectrum of acute
and chronic cardiovascular pathologies. There are limited data on intervendor differences …

Unlike the left ventricle (LV), the left atrium (LA) has a thin-walled structure and has been
regarded as a simple conduit chamber. However, the unique function of the LA to modulate …

Objectives The present study investigated the determinants of left atrial (LA) strain in all
phases of the cardiac cycle. Background LA strain by speckle-tracking echocardiography …

BACKGROUND Left atrial (LA) strain is a novel parameter of LA function. However, its
reference value has not been established, and the determining factors for LA strain remain …

The principal role of the left atrium (LA) is to modulate left ventricular filling and
cardiovascular performance by functioning as (i) a reservoir for pulmonary venous return …

The importance of the left atrium in cardiovascular performance has long been
acknowledged. Quantitative assessment of left atrial (LA) function is laborious, requiring …

Almost 15 years have passed since the accuracy of speckle tracking strain was confirmed
(1) and a large number of studies have shown its clinical usefulness. The measurement of …

Background Left atrial (LA) longitudinal strain is a novel parameter used for the evaluation of
LA function, with demonstrated prognostic value in several cardiac diseases. However, the …